PIC16F1829-E/SS

The PIC16F1829‑E/SS is an 8‑bit Microchip PIC microcontroller in the PIC16F1829 family, suited for compact embedded control. The E suffix indicates Extended Temperature operation (-40°C to +125°C); /SS denotes the packaging option (typically SSOP/SOIC).
Key points
- Core: PIC16 mid‑range 8‑bit CPU with a Harvard architecture and typical PIC16 instruction set.
- Memory: Flash program memory (several KB) with RAM in the hundreds of bytes range (plus optional EEPROM in some devices).
- Peripherals: 10‑bit ADC with multiple channels, multiple timers, CCP/PWM, comparators, MSSP (I2C/SPI), and EUSART; interrupt support.
- I/O and power: Up to about two dozen I/O pins (package dependent); operates from ~2.0 to 5.5 V; low‑power modes (idle/sleep) available.
- Development: Supported in Microchip MPLAB X IDE with XC8/XC16 compilers.
Use cases: small sensors/controllers, consumer devices, and simple automation tasks. For exact memory size, pin count, and package, consult the datasheet and device variant.

Closest equivalents are other devices in Microchip’s PIC16F182x family with the same core/peripherals:
- PIC16F1823-E/SS
- PIC16F1827-E/SS
- PIC16F1829-E/SS (the part you named)
These are the same family; check memory size and peripherals in the datasheet for exact compatibility. There isn’t a direct one-for-one drop-in cross-brand substitute.

Short features of PIC16F1829-E/SS (Industrial temp, 14-pin SOIC):
- 8-bit PIC16 microcontroller core, up to ~32 MHz oscillator (≈8 MIPS)
- Program memory: up to 8 KB Flash
- Data memory: up to ~256 B RAM
- EEPROM: up to ~256 B
- A/D: 10-bit ADC, up to multiple analog input channels (typical: ~6–7)
- Analog peripherals: 2+ comparators
- Timers: Timer0 (8-bit), Timer1 (16-bit), Timer2 (8/16-bit options on some variants)
- Peripherals: CCP for PWM, MSSP for I2C/SPI, USART for asynchronous serial
- Interrupts: multiple sources with external interrupt capability
- Power management: Sleep and Idle modes, Watchdog Timer, Brown-out Reset
- I/O: Several configurable I/O pins with digital features
- Operating voltage: 2.0–5.5 V
- Temperature range: industrial/extended (-40°C to +85°C)
- Package: 14-pin SOIC (E/SS), RoHS-compliant
Note: exact memory sizes and peripheral counts vary by exact device revision; refer to the data sheet for precise specs.

- Pin count: 28 pins (in an SSOP/SOIC package).
- Function: 8‑bit Microchip PIC microcontroller (PIC16F1829 family) with on‑chip Flash/RAM and peripherals (timers, ADC, comparators, PWM, serial/USART) for embedded control.

- Manufacturer: Microchip Technology Inc.
- What kind of company: A US-based multinational semiconductor company that designs, develops, and manufactures microcontrollers (including PIC), analog and mixed-signal ICs, memory, and related embedded-system tools.

Typical application areas for PIC16F1829-E/SS:
- General-purpose embedded control in consumer electronics and small appliances
- Sensor interfacing and data acquisition (ADC, I2C/SPI/UART)
- LED lighting control and PWM-driven outputs
- Small motor/actuator control
- Battery-powered and low-power portable devices
- Home automation, remotes, timers, and IoT nodes
- Data logging, metering, and instrumentation
- Hobbyist and educational projects
Note: suited for low-cost, mid-range performance, 14-pin MCU needs.

Plastic Small-Outline (SOIC) package, 14-pin.